SEND Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Chelmsford, Essex. This full-time, long-term role involves working collaboratively with teachers and supporting students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate should be patient, compassionate, and have experience with children or young people. A relevant qualification is desirable but not essential. Competitive pay of £88-£100 per day is offered, with opportunities for professional support and development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of additional needs in children with SEND.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Willingness to obtain a current DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher to provide excellent learning opportunities.
• Assist individual students or small groups.
• Supervise pupils during breaks and field trips.

Skills

Teaching support

Patient and compassionate demeanor

Building rapport with students

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Teaching Assistant or other relevant qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford, Essex

Education and training

Are you a graduate or skilled Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Maybe you're an experienced TA searching for a new challenge in a supportive and inspiring school? Do you thrive when working with pupils with SEND and have the drive to make an immediate impact? If yes, then this could be the position for you!!

• Location: Chelmsford, Essex
• Start Date: January 2026
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Long‑term/Permanent Contract
• School Rating: Good OFSTED
• Pay: £88‑£100 per day (weekly pay)
• Target Applicants: Graduate TA's welcome to apply

Academics is working with a Primary school in Chelmsford, Essex who are currently looking to appoint an SEND Teaching Assistant. This school offers excellent support and training, so will be a great opportunity for the rest of the academic year. This will be a full‑time, long‑term position.

The role is a long‑term SEND Teaching Assistant position with the view to move to a permanent contract for the right candidate. The school are ideally looking for someone with school experience but will be happy with people who have transferable skills, graduates and experienced Teaching Assistants are welcome to apply. If you are creative, pro‑active and have worked with Special Educational Needs in either work or your personal life then please keep reading!

The Role:

• Working collaboratively with the class teacher to provide excellent learning to all pupils with a range of abilities
• Providing support and assistance to individual students or small groups
• Supervising pupils outside the classroom during lunchtime, field trips or break time
• May be required to work collaboratively with outside specialists, adopting a multi‑agency approach

The Applicant:

• Hold a current DBS on the update service or be willing to have one processed
• A Teaching Assistant or other relevant qualification is desirable but not a necessity
• Knowledge of the additional needs that a child with SEND may have, and how to support them
• The applicant should be a patient, compassionate, calm, and approachable individual who is good at building rapport with pupils
• You must have a desire to make a difference to young people’s lives
• Have experience working with children or young people
• Have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

To apply, or for more information on the above role, please send an up to date CV or call Sarah on (phone number removed).